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Play for Turkey
Play for Turkey
A family-friendly day of creative and musical activities with fabulous artists to raise funds for earthquake relief in SE Turkey.
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Spring Roots: Kristin Lindell, Jesse Whiteley and Jess Knights
Spring Roots: Kristin Lindell, Jesse Whiteley and Jess Knights
Come celebrate Spring with live roots music featuring toe tapping original and swing tunes by Kristin Lindell and Jesse Whiteley on keys. We'll do some familiar favourites by the Kinks and the Beatles as well as some swing tunes and originals from our new album River of Light. We'll be sharing Lilac, a song about […]
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Tranzac Open House
Tranzac Open House
Tranzac Open House Date: Monday, May 1 Time: 6:00-8:30 pm Please join us for the Tranzac Open House! We are inviting community members to gather with Tranzac staff and the board of directors to meet, mingle, and share stories of the club. This is an opportunity outside of the Annual General Meeting to discuss […]
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Man meets Bear – Bird City – Norvaiza
Man meets Bear – Bird City – Norvaiza
Three short mostly-solo sets from local(ish) musicians to warm the room on an early May night. Bird City is Guelph-based legend Jenny Mitchell (Jenny Omnichord, The Barmitzvah Brothers), Norvaiza is the solo project of Toronto-based Todd Macdonald (Silver Pools, The Winks), and Man meets Bear is also based in Toronto. Originally intended as an album […]
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The Co-Conspirators play The Living Room
The Co-Conspirators play The Living Room
The Co-Conspirators is a folk duo with emphasis on vocal harmonies. Often compared to Ian and Sylvia Tyson and The Weavers, they perform a mix of covers and originals: folk, singer-songwriter, bluegrass, country, blues, and general roots music. The Co-Conspirators perform at house concerts, folk societies, seniors and community centres, bars, and restaurants, and shall […]
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Song Scaping: Whacky… Unconventional… LOVE
Song Scaping: Whacky… Unconventional… LOVE
SONG SCAPING The last of a four month residency at the Tranzac of workshops and performances by Andrea Kuzmich, intersecting traditional vocal polyphony, improvisation, and song. Like all past events, it starts with collective singing, where we'll teach some choruses of songs to have you join us in performance. Then a performance by Brenna MacCrimmon […]
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Musical Oddities Tour
Musical Oddities Tour
Kyla Tilley (she/her) and Paul Cafcae (he/him), join forces to embark on a tour spanning 17 towns in 5 provinces of Eastern and Central Canada to promote their latest releases. This double-act program offers an eclectic mix of acoustic music influenced by a number of genres ranging from folk, to rockabilly, to prog rock and […]
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Howard Gladstone Trio
Howard Gladstone Trio
Howard Gladstone is a singer/songwriter with a residency on the “first Sunday of every month” in the Southern Cross Room. He performs original material in the folk, roots, jazz, vein along with stellar accompanists Tony Quarrington (guitar) and Bob Cohen (bass). Most months also feature a Special guest performer to add spice and interest and […]
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Bill Wood & Chris Bennett
Bill Wood & Chris Bennett
Bill Wood’s songs have been described as “what happens when 30 years of songwriting, honed over decades of hard life experiences, meet the craftsmanship of a career musician who doesn’t know what it means to compromise.” Bill Wood plays 5 pm - 7 pm the first Sunday of every month (usually with Burke Carroll) in […]
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Dave Clark Presents! Nick Teehan
Dave Clark Presents! Nick Teehan
Dave Clark Presents! showcases fantastic local artists who perform their original music. Each event is a surprise gift of sonic goodies for you to behold. See upcoming brilliance and veteran magic perform for your pleasure.
PWYC
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Solitary Shrew
Solitary Shrew
Each instalment of Solitary Shrew features two performances led by women and gender non-conforming artists spanning an array of genres and artistic disciplines. This month features Elisabeth Dorion and Friends (Elisabeth Dorion on voice, Liz Anthonisen on piano, Mira Riselli on bass and Angelica Zavala on drums) and The Saplings (Julia D'Ascanio on voice, Lazar […]
PWYC
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Dun-Dun Land, Night 7
Dun-Dun Land, Night 7
This month's edition of Dun-Dun Land features two different duos joining guitarist Craig Dunsmuir for two sets total of trio riff-medley moves: first, with Dun-Dun rhythm section members Jay Anderson (Roland Handsonic) and Josh Cole (electric bass); followed by fellow Dun-Dun Band member Karen Ng (alto saxophone) playing alongside guest guitarist Jasper Stadhouders from Amsterdam!
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Josh Cole presents.. Kind Mind
Josh Cole presents.. Kind Mind
improvised music Karen Ng - saxophone, Michael Daivdson - vibraphone, Josh Cole - double bass/fx kindmind.bandcamp.com joshcolebass.com
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The Donna Lee Quintet
The Donna Lee Quintet
The Donna Lee Quartet with guest Jasper Stadhouders is an ensemble lead by alto saxophonist Brodie West. The Quartet is comprised of Reg Schwager on guitar, Josh Cole bass, Nick Fraser on drums and Brodie West on alto saxophone and clarinet. For this occasion the band will feature guitarist and electric bassist Jasper Stadhouders who […]
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Never Was
Never Was
Never Was is a quartet named after a curious sentence from The You Train by science fiction and fantasy writer, N.K. Jemisin. Featuring Madeleine Ertel on trumpet, Naomi McCarroll-Butler on alto saxophone and clarinets, Patrick O'Reilly on guitar, and Joe Sorbara on drums and percussion, the group explores original music in the Black American Creative […]
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Blue Moss
Blue Moss
Blue Moss is the duo of David Nardi (guitar and assorted strings), and Connor Bennett (saxophone and flute). Their improvised compositions draw inspiration from folk, drone, jazz, noise, and traditional Celtic idioms. Throughout their respective careers, David and Connor have always been driven to make music from the depths of their hearts. The collaboration of […]
PWYC
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Words & Music: Jason Pilling with Karandeep Jhand and Zoe Thiessen
Words & Music: Jason Pilling with Karandeep Jhand and Zoe Thiessen
Jason Pilling with Karandeep Jhand and Zoe Thiessen - three acts of complimentary singer-songwriters. Featuring accompanying strings, and interesting lyrical topics.
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Musica Universalis
Musica Universalis
Musicia Universalis May 12th colin fisher trio w/andrew Furlong and Mark hundevad Christopher cauley , colin fisher duo 10$
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* f u Z z f e s t *
* f u Z z f e s t *
Improvisor and SoundList editor Fahmid "fuZzy" Nibesh is relocating to Montreal soon. He asked some friends to hang out and play at one of his favourite places. They have responded in what has been dubbed: * f u Z z f e s t * 3:30pm - doors 4pm - Sarah Greene (with fuZzy) Sweet […]
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An Evening with Jason Anderson
An Evening with Jason Anderson
New Hampshire born, New Brunswick based, Jason Anderson is an award-winning indie folk artist whose work is as anthemic as it is affecting. Personal and passionate, Anderson's music crackles with life. A poignant writer and consummate showman, Jason’s songs are keenly-observed snapshots of emotion and experience, while his electrifying concerts celebrate the power of the […]
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Lumo Records Weekend Festival: Lina Allemano Four CD RELEASE + Bloop + Titanium Riot!
Lumo Records Weekend Festival: Lina Allemano Four CD RELEASE + Bloop + Titanium Riot!
Lumo Records presents 2 nights of music at the Tranzac featuring Lina Allemano Four, BLOOP, and Titanium Riot!!! Sat May 13 at 10pm - Lina Allemano Four, CD RELEASE Concert for Pipe Dream! https://linaallemano.bandcamp.com/album/pipe-dream https://linaallemano.com/lina-allemano-four LINA ALLEMANO FOUR: Lina Allemano trumpet / compositions Brodie West alto saxophone Andrew Downing double bass Nick Fraser drums Sun […]
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2023 Toronto International Storytelling Festival
2023 Toronto International Storytelling Festival
Join us as we celebrate the closing of the 2023 Toronto International Storytelling Festival, followed by Replay Storytelling's Fast Forward. Replay Storytelling is excited to bring you a night of bite-sized true stories told in two minutes or less. This night of tiny tales features over 25 storytellers, and profits from the show are always […]
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Thomas Steele 10Tet
Thomas Steele 10Tet
The Thomas Steele 10Tet is looking forward to playing their first show of 2023! The group will be performing a variety of music including originals by members of the band and selections off their 2021 album.
PWYC
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The Powers w. Bridget Moser and Man Made Hill
The Powers w. Bridget Moser and Man Made Hill
Doors: 8 pm, show: 9 pm PWYC (recommended $20). The Powers are Emily Pelstring, Jessica Mensch and Katherine Kline. They are a band, an artistic collaboration, and a research-creation group committed to weaving alternate realities through video, music, story-telling, dance, and ritualistic performance. Their speculative worlds are inhabited by animal kin and monstrous creatures, haunted […]
$20
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Sarah Greene Presents featuring Ally Corbett
Sarah Greene Presents featuring Ally Corbett
The May edition of Sarah Greene Presents at Tranzac (third Weds of the month) features Kitchener-based multi-instrumentalist Ally Corbett. 7 pm: Sarah Greene 8 pm: Ally Corbett PWYC Ally Corbett: The human brain is naturally wired to make good decisions when the unconscious mind works it out. Ally Corbett’s songwriting puts these decisions into sonic […]
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Peter Zummo Octet + Dun-Dun Trio + Masahiro Takahashi
Peter Zummo Octet + Dun-Dun Trio + Masahiro Takahashi
A rare Toronto appearance by legendary NYC composer / trombonist Peter Zummo. Joined by Hugh Marsh (violin), Kurt Newman (pedal steel guitar), Michael Davidson (vibes), Josh Cole (bass), Blake Howard (percussion), Phil Melanson (percussion), and Sandro Perri (electronics). "Minimalism plus a whole lot more." Zummo worked closely with cellist/composer Arthur Russell for over a decade, […]
$20
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Michael Foster’s The Ghost + Not The Wind, Not The Flag + Allison Cameron & Thom Gill
Michael Foster’s The Ghost + Not The Wind, Not The Flag + Allison Cameron & Thom Gill
MICHAEL FOSTER'S THE GHOST The Ghost is an NYC/Philly based free jazz trio made up of saxophonist Michael Foster, bassist John Moran, and percussionist Joey Sullivan. They work with pre-composed structures, melodies, samples, and improvisation as a means of bringing a queer perspective to the sax-bass-drums tradition. The Ghost will be on tour behind their […]
PWYC
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Book Launch- Creating Worlds Otherwise by Paula Serafini
Book Launch- Creating Worlds Otherwise by Paula Serafini
We are pleased to invite you to an exciting upcoming book talk by Dr Paula Serafini, who has recently published Creating Worlds Otherwise (Vanderbilt University Press). Please join us to hear more about this exciting interdisciplinary work and celebrate the book’s release. Creating Worlds Otherwise examines the narratives that subaltern groups generate around extractivism, and […]
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NAGs Players Present: Willow Quartet
NAGs Players Present: Willow Quartet
May 11, 12, 13 & 18, 19, 20: The NAGs Players Proudly Present ... Willow Quartet. 7:30 pm (May 13 matinee at 1:30 pm), $20-25. Tickets available here. In Tranzac's Main Hall. In the aftermath of a failed marriage, Kim is back in her childhood home on a quiet farm. She invites Jim, a visiting musician, […]
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Talk Comedy
Talk Comedy
Being vulnerable is scary but it can also be fun-y! TALK COMEDY is a standup comedy show where comedians talk about parts of their lives that they’re wrestling with or trying to find humor in. Come watch some of Canada’s Most Introspective Comedians (CMIC, we made this up) regale you with tales of the dumpster […]
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Xuan Ye 2023 Solo Concert
Xuan Ye 2023 Solo Concert
After a three-year absence from the IRL stage, interdisciplinary artist Xuan Ye 叶轩 is presenting a solo concert of comprovisation, as their annual ritual in sonic somatic performance. Admission is free but registration is encouraged. Option to purchase vinyl with admission. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/xuan-ye-2023-solo-concert-tickets-626537088297 We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the […]
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Just July, Tsundial, School The Band, and Man Is Five
Just July, Tsundial, School The Band, and Man Is Five
Night full of incredible music from four Toronto high school bands. Come for an electrifying night full of dancing, jumping, and more. Attend! Attend! Attend!
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Practice Strategic Contemplation: Conversation, Poetry, and Collaboration in three new books by Alexandra Juhasz
Practice Strategic Contemplation: Conversation, Poetry, and Collaboration in three new books by Alexandra Juhasz
Join us for an evening of interventions and conversations around Alexandra Juhasz's three recent books: My Phone Lies to Me (Punctum, 2022), We Are Having This Conversation Right Now (with Theodore Kerr, Duke, 2022) and Really Fake (with Ganaele Langlois and Nishant Shah, Minnesota, 2021). Dr. Alexandra Juhasz is Distinguished Professor of Film at Brooklyn […]
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Michael Davidson Presents : Monk’s Music
Michael Davidson Presents : Monk’s Music
A quartet led by vibraphonist, Michael Davidson, exploring the compositions of Thelonious Monk. It’s an amorphous blob of his entire catalogue, drifting through songs as if in a dream. High intensity in a quiet package, delivering a delicate but ferocious interpretation of one of the most important books of music from the 20th century.
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Roguelight with Kelvin T
Roguelight with Kelvin T
We're ready to kick off the summer with some international talent! Come to catch the infamous Kelvin T @kelvinisnotahuman from Hong Kong along side all your favorite local heavy hitters: Viscera @viscera00001 Murderclub @murderclubb Andrew Juke @andrewstpower Placeholder @evanburgess___ Simon Thomas @01113st
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Soul Medicine with Frank Patrick, Rebecca Campbell, Jim Bish, Ed Roth, Michael Menegon and Bob Cohen
Soul Medicine with Frank Patrick, Rebecca Campbell, Jim Bish, Ed Roth, Michael Menegon and Bob Cohen
Frank Patrick and Soul Medicine will be filling in for the SPECIAL INTEREST group this month. ** SOUL MEDICINE featuring Frank Patrick, Rebecca Campbell, Jim Bish, Ed Roth, Michael Menegon and Bob Cohen "LOVE, LOSS, POLITICS, JOIE DE VIVRE… HUMANITY IN ALL ITS FOLLY AND BEAUTY SPRING FROM HIS DEEP, DEEP WELL. FRANK IS A […]
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Days of Lavender – Live at the Tranzac
Days of Lavender – Live at the Tranzac
Vancouver-based Days of Lavender is taking the stage at the Southern Cross to introduce you to their unique and soulful electronic sound.
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c_RL / Wenderly Park / Fish with an “F”
c_RL / Wenderly Park / Fish with an “F”
c_RL (Allison Cameron, Nicole Rampersaud, Germaine Liu) Improvising together for over a decade, this is a rare opportunity to catch all three members of this trio in the same room. Whether exploring electroacoustic abrasiveness or quilting soft blankets of sound, Germaine Liu (percussion), Nicole Rampersaud (trumpet), and Allison Cameron (small electronic objects and more) equally […]
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Westelaken Album Release w/Little Kid (Solo) and Only God Forgives
Westelaken Album Release w/Little Kid (Solo) and Only God Forgives
Help bring our new album "I am Steaming Mushrooms" into the world with our good friends in Little Kid (Solo) and Only God forgives @ TRANZAC TICKETS $15 or PWYC @ door. Please wear a mask.
$15
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Tranzac Spring Craft Fair
Mark your calendars! Tranzac's First Spring Craft Fair is coming up May 27 & 28. A Free indoor/outdoor shopping weekend event with over 27+ artisans, bakers, and crafters. Support the local community by stopping by and grab a drink from the bar while enjoying some delightful music in the Southern Cross Lounge. You'll find everything […]
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WEPFEST
WEPFEST
West End Phoenix presents a mini-festival featuring a series of writers, poets, singers and songwriters for a three day celebration of songs and ideas and music. Tuesday, May 23: Cory Doctorow Book Launch. Thursday, May 25: John Southworth and the South Seas Album Launch Saturday, May 27: Queer Songbook Orchestra with Special Guests ** Featuring […]
$20 – $50
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Yukiko Tsutsui
Yukiko Tsutsui
Japanese singer-songwriter Yukiko Tsutsui will perform her originals, famous Japanese covers and traditional. Come join the "Japanese JukeVox" concert to discover your favourite Japanese tunes at The Southern Cross, Tranzac! Yukiko Tsutsui
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Drone Day
Drone Day
Celebrate Int-herb-national Drone Day with continuous blown out tone zone with live ambient, downtempo. 4th world, and left field electronics performances by ; Fleshtone Aura : local kid Andrew Zuckerman makes good Th W rbl r: William Davison sage and wizard of tape manipulation and dada drone outs Toanche Dwelling : quiet in the middle […]
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The Nilan Perera Quintet
The Nilan Perera Quintet
Nilan Perera's trio with Alex Fournier (contrabass) and Rick Sacks (drums and percussion) will be joined by JIm Lewis (brass) and Naomi McCarroll - Butler (reeds)
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Tales & Tunes with John Gardiner, Marion Law & Bob Cohen
Tales & Tunes with John Gardiner, Marion Law & Bob Cohen
Join short story writer John Gardiner and singer/songwriters Marion Law and Bob Cohen for an evening of Tales & Tunes at Toronto’s historic Tranzac Club. John will be reading mostly from his recently published memoir, My Left-handed, Backwards, Upside-down Life, which tells the story of his growing up and coming of age in a small […]
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Let’s Talk: Live Music Labour in Ontario
Let’s Talk: Live Music Labour in Ontario
Calling all live music industry workers – past, present, and future! We know working in live music is tough. Whether you’re currently working in the industry, recently left, or looking to make your start – we want to hear from you! The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA), in partnership with Nordicity, is conducting a study […]
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Nick Fraser Presents: The Rob Clutton Trio
Nick Fraser Presents: The Rob Clutton Trio
Karen Ng (Reeds) Nick Fraser (Drums) Rob Clutton (Double Bass, Composition) Formed in 2017, the Rob Clutton Trio released the album Counsel of Primaries in April, 2020. The trio plays with the relationship between improvisation and composition, so that the agency of each musician is in dynamic relationship with the identity of each piece. In […]
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Precious Little Presents
Precious Little Presents
Precious Little Presents: Round the table we turn Contraptions and shenanigans. Storage and porridge, song-title geography. Improvisation and Omni-visualation. We're out in the workshop, hammer and saw, Phonometers in hand we measure and draw. Erasing the borders, the box opens wide. Where is the door? Turn it all on its side. David Woodhead / electric […]
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The Good Ideas Comedy Show
The Good Ideas Comedy Show
Come on out to the Tranzac Club the first Thursday of every month for the Good Ideas Comedy Show! Featuring some of Canada's best stand ups Get ready for a night of laughter and good vibes at The Good Ideas Comedy Show! Join us on Thu Jun 01 2023 at 8:00 PM EDT at 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, […]
$12
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Astrology Toronto: Jason Holley Weekend Intensive
Due to the experiential nature of the event, it will be run in person only. This weekend intensive will run from Friday June 2, 2023 - Sunday June 4, 2023 as follows: Friday, June 2 2023, 7-9pm EDT Psychologizing the Ancient Doctrine of Sect: Day, Night, and Twilight Consciousness Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10am-5pm EDT […]
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Tania Gill Presents: Susanna Hood Trio and Gill/Saumer/Howard
Tania Gill Presents: Susanna Hood Trio and Gill/Saumer/Howard
Opening Set - Tania Gill (piano and synth), Heather Saumer (multi-instrumental), Blake Howard (percussion) playing improvised pieces Second Set - Susanna Hood Trio Singer and dancer Susanna Hood's trio with pianist Tania Gill and saxophonist Kayla Milmine. A true project of the heart, “unPacked” is a reimagining of the 1995 “Packet Suite” with words by […]
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Special Things Comedy Show with Bee Bertrand and Cleo Vaillancourt
Special Things Comedy Show with Bee Bertrand and Cleo Vaillancourt
“Special Things” is a wholesome comedy Show and Tell spectacle, where Toronto‘s best comics show you their treasure, and tell you a tale.
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Jon Feldman Duo featuring Lorie Wolf
Jon Feldman Duo featuring Lorie Wolf
The Jon Feldman Duo explores jamming through the roots of jazz, blues, rock, and klezmer.
PWYC
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International Indigenous Music Summit 2023
International Indigenous Music Summit 2023
The International Indigenous Music Summit (IIMS) is the largest global event solely dedicated to celebrating, creating awareness, sharing resources, and building opportunities for the Indigenous music community. IIMS 2023 will take place May 31-June 4, 2023 at the TD Music Hall and key performance venues across Toronto. The event will shine a spotlight on over […]
$25
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Kyp Harness Band Poverty Line Show
Kyp Harness Band Poverty Line Show
Kyp Harness plays with Tania Gill, Nick Burson and Victor Bateman. Wherever the name of Kyp Harness appears, the term “Songwriter’s-songwriter” soon follows. While often used ambiguously, in Kyp’s case it’s very accurate: his most fervent fans are other songwriters from both the folk and alternative music circles. Daniel Lanois, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Ron Sexsmith, […]
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